Most competitive sports require rapid whole-body movements in which athletes need to accelerate, decelerate, and change direction in response to game situations. That\u2019s why coaches, athletes, and strength and conditioning professionals are constantly searching for the most effective ways to improve agility and quickness. <\/P>
As the world\u2019s leading organization in the field of sport conditioning, the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is at the forefront of such knowledge. In Developing Agility and Quickness, Second Edition, <\/I>19 of the NSCA\u2019s leading experts provide evidence-based assessment tools, exercises, drills, and training regimens to achieve that aim: <\/P>
\u2022 More than 130 drills\u2014with instructions, photos, and diagrams\u2014offer a smorgasbord of proven activities to enhance athletes\u2019 ability to rapidly accelerate or decelerate in three dimensions. <\/P>
\u2022 Twelve agility and quickness tests provide gauges of present abilities and methods to measure progress. <\/P>
\u2022 Guidelines for tailoring training to specific needs present a blueprint for increasing change of direction speed and explosive movement. <\/P>
\u2022 New chapters on warm-up methods and age and sex considerations prepare athletes to get the most from their training. <\/P>
\u2022 Sport-specific training plans foster peak performance for athletes in 15 specific sports. <\/P>
Developing Agility and Quickness<\/I> is an essential training guide for athletes and coaches seeking to excel in today\u2019s fast-action sports. The drills and training programs in this book will get you a step ahead of the competition, whether you\u2019re on the court or on the turf. <\/P><\/DIV><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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